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December 23, 2022 - Blizzard

An Arctic cold front swept through the area around 2 AM December 23rd. Low pressure along this front tracked over Lake Erie early in the morning on December 23rd and rapidly intensified through the day while slowly lifting northeast across Ontario. With the frontal passage rain changed to snow with temperatures dropping from the upper 30s and lower 40s to sub-zero in about 8 hours. A period of moderate to heavy snow, with rates briefly up to 1��� per hour, occurred during the early morning of December 23rd behind the front. Snow began tapering through the morning. The period of snow and rapidly falling temperatures led to a flash freeze and icy conditions on area roadways. While the falling snow became lighter through the daytime hours of December 23rd, winds began increasing during the pre-dawn hours and gusted over 45 MPH through the day. A peak gust of 55 MPH was measured at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport at 8:36 AM December 23rd. Burke Lakefront Airport measured a 52 MPH gust at 11:04 AM. Sporadic tree damage and power outages resulted. Wind gusts very gradually subsided into December 24th, though gusts didn���t drop below 30 MPH until that evening. This led to a prolonged period of widespread blowing and drifting snow beginning early in the morning December 23rd and continuing through the afternoon and evening, with some patchy blowing and drifting snow continuing all the way through Christmas Eve. Cleveland Hopkins, Burke Lakefront, and Cuyahoga County Airports all observed visibility at or below one-quarter of a mile for well over 3 consecutive hours in falling and blowing snow with wind gusts over 35 MPH on December 23rd, meaning blizzard conditions were achieved in the county. These conditions developed shortly after 5 AM along the lakeshore and by 8 AM across inland portions of the county and didn���t subside until 3 to 5 PM that afternoon. The greatest impact from this storm was to travel due to the flash freeze and extensive blowing and drifting snow, to go along with low visibility. Hundreds of minor accidents, slide-offs and disabled vehicles were reported throughout the area on December 23rd and 24th, with several dozen accidents resulting in at least minor injury. Wind chills plunged below 0 around 5 AM December 23rd and did not warm above 0 until after sunrise December 26th. Cleveland Hopkins recorded a minimum wind chill of -34F at 11:51 AM December 23rd. Cuyahoga County Airport reported a wind chill of -33F at 12:45 PM, and Burke Lakefront Airport recorded a wind chill of -31F at 11:53 AM. A number of burst pipes were reported across northern Ohio due to this cold, with temperatures remaining in the single digits until Christmas morning. Cleveland Hopkins Airport measured 3.7��� of snow with this storm. Trained spotters measured 5.0��� of snow in Shaker Heights and Lyndhurst, with spotters also measuring 4.5��� in Highland Heights, 4.0��� in North Royalton and 3.4��� in Westlake. CoCoRaHS observers measured 5.0��� in Seven Hills, 4.9��� in South Euclid, 4.4��� in Parma and 3.5��� in Westlake and Strongsville.

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February 17, 2022 - Winter Storm

A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain developed during the late afternoon hours on February 17th and continued for several hours into the evening before changing to snow. Snow continued steadily through much of the night before tapering to more intermittent lake effect snow showers through the morning hours of February 18th. Winds gusted up to 40 MPH at times. Ice accumulations of 0.10 to 0.20��� occurred, which resulted in some downed tree limbs and power-outages when combined with the gusty winds. Poor travel conditions and auto accidents were reported. A trained spotter measured 4.7��� of snow in Chagrin Falls with this storm. Other select totals include spotters reporting 4.5��� in Lyndhurst, 3.9��� in Cleveland Heights, 3.4��� in Westlake and Seven Hills and 3.1��� in Broadview Heights.

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December 11, 2021 - High Wind

A trained spotter in Parma with well sited wind equipment measured a 56 knot (64 mph) wind gust at 3:15 pm. ASOS locations at Cleveland Hopkins Airport and Burke Lakefront Airport each measured 59 mph wind gusts during the afternoon hours on the 11th. Several trees and light poles were downed in the county, especially the southwestern portions of the county, including North Olmsted and Berea. One of these trees fell onto a house near the intersection of Gessner and Walter Roads. Over 19,000 customers were without power in the county.

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August 11, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Off-duty NWS meteorologist estimated a peak gust of 75 mph two-miles WNW of Bay Village. Extensive tree and power line damage was reported across Bay Village. A large tree fell onto a home and caused roof damage about two-miles WNW of Rocky River.

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August 11, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power poles snapped in half along West 130th Street, about one-mile southwest of Linndale.

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February 17, 2022

As a wave of low pressure tracked out of the Ohio Valley and into the Northeast a wintry mix and then snow impacted portions of northern Ohio from February 17th into February 18th. A combination of ice, snow, falling temperatures and wind gusts up to 40 MPH led to poor travel conditions along with scattered downed trees and power outages. Trained spotters measured up to 7.2��� of snow in Ashtabula County near Monroe Center, with 6.9��� in Concord in Lake County and 6.2��� in Thompson in Geauga County. Amounts generally ranged from 2 to 5��� in the Cleveland metro. Ice accumulations of around 0.10��� were common with localized amounts of up to 0.20���.

December 11, 2021

A strong area of low pressure was located over southern Lake Michigan during the early morning hours of December 11th. This low moved quickly northeast to north of Lake Ontario by mid-afternoon, deepening at a rate of almost 1 mb per hour. Ahead of this system, conditions were warm across the area with temperatures into the 60s in some locations during the early morning hours. As this low pressure system moved east, it extended a cold front across northern Ohio, which allowed for temperatures to crash significantly into the 30s. More importantly, this front also allowed for showers and thunderstorms to move ahead of it through the region early in the day. Behind the front, strong synoptic winds moved across the region with the pressure rises behind the system. Wind gusts as high as 64 mph were felt across the area with that highest report recorded by a trained weather spotter with well sited equipment on the southeast side of Parma. Minor damage occurred across the region with downed trees and power lines and poles, which prompted numerous outages. Some minor structural damage was also noted in some locations.

December 1, 2020

A low pressure system developed over the northern Gulf Coast on the evening of November 29 and moved northeast into the Ohio Valley on November 30. This system deepened considerably as it reached western New York on December 1 before departing into eastern Canada that evening, ending snow across much of the region. As the low tracked northeast towards Pennsylvania on November 30, widespread rain overspread the area, transitioning to snow from west to east through the day. The transition took longer over portions of Northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland metropolitan area, where warmer air held on through the evening hours, preventing snow until late on the 30th. Once the transition from rain to snow occurred overnight, snow was persistent with half inch to one inch per hour snowfall rates of dense, wet snow. Snow accumulation totals that occurred overnight from the 30th into the 1st were 4 to 12 inches of synoptic snowfall across North Central and Northeast Ohio by Noon. This first round of snow caused considerable issues for the morning commute on December 1 with numerous vehicle incidents and schools were closed across the region. As the low departed to the northeast, the snow event transitioned to an efficient lake-enhanced snow event and snow bands focused on the traditional primary and secondary snow belt of Northeast Ohio. Additional accumulations of 4 to 12 inches of new snow occurred during this phase of the event. In the end, widespread snow amounts of 8 to 24 inches fell across Northeast Ohio with the maximum in eastern Cuyahoga, southern Lake, northern Geauga, western Ashtabula counties. The highest snowfall measurement in Ohio was 26.3 inches by a trained snow spotter in Hambden Township in northern Geauga County. Snowfall totals from area climate sites include: 10.1 inches at Cleveland Hopkins Airport, 8.0 inches at Youngstown-Warren Airport, 5.6 inches at Mansfield Lahm Airport, and 3.5 inches at Akron-Canton Airport. The 9.5 inches of snow recorded at Cleveland Hopkins Airport on December 1 was the highest daily total for the official Cleveland climate station since 10.9 inches of snow was recorded on February 4, 2009. While snowfall accumulation had a large impact for travel and business on December 1 during this winter storm, the impacts of the heavy snow load were much more significant and long-lasting across the region. The rain that occurred on November 30 froze on trees and wires when temperatures fell later in the evening. Then, the first phase of the event featured heavy, wet snow with a low snow-to-liquid ratio. This snow stuck quickly to already weighed down trees and power lines, prompting widespread tree damage, particularly to pine trees or any trees with lingering foliage, and numerous power outages. During its peak, there were over 90,000 power outages reported in Ohio, mostly in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties. Some locations did not have power for one week in early December. There were no known injuries or fatalities in Ohio due to the winter storm.

November 30, 2020

A low pressure system developed over the northern Gulf Coast on the evening of November 29 and moved northeast into the Ohio Valley on November 30. This system deepened considerably as it reached western New York on December 1 before departing into eastern Canada that evening, ending snow across much of the region. As the low tracked northeast towards Pennsylvania on November 30, widespread rain overspread the area, transitioning to snow from west to east through the day. The transition took longer over portions of Northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland metropolitan area, where warmer air held on through the evening hours, preventing snow until late on the 30th. Once the transition from rain to snow occurred overnight, snow was persistent with half inch to one inch per hour snowfall rates of dense, wet snow. Snow accumulation totals that occurred overnight from the 30th into the 1st were 4 to 12 inches of synoptic snowfall across North Central and Northeast Ohio by Noon. This first round of snow caused considerable issues for the morning commute on December 1 with numerous vehicle incidents and schools were closed across the region. As the low departed to the northeast, the snow event transitioned to an efficient lake-enhanced snow event and snow bands focused on the traditional primary and secondary snow belt of Northeast Ohio. Additional accumulations of 4 to 12 inches of new snow occurred during this phase of the event. In the end, widespread snow amounts of 8 to 24 inches fell across Northeast Ohio with the maximum in eastern Cuyahoga, southern Lake, northern Geauga, western Ashtabula counties. The highest snowfall measurement in Ohio was 26.3 inches by a trained snow spotter in Hambden Township in northern Geauga County. Snowfall totals from area climate sites include: 10.1 at Cleveland Hopkins Airport, 8.0 inches at Youngstown-Warren Airport, 5.6 inches at Mansfield Lahm Airport, and 3.5 inches at Akron-Canton Airport. The 9.5 inches of snow recorded at Cleveland Hopkins Airport was the highest daily total for the official Cleveland climate station since 10.9 inches of snow was recorded on February 4, 2009. While snowfall accumulation had a large impact for travel and business on December 1 during this winter storm, the impacts of the heavy snow load were much more significant and long-lasting across the region. The rain that occurred on November 30 froze on trees and wires when temperatures fell later in the evening. Then, the first phase of the event featured heavy, wet snow with a low snow-to-liquid ratio. This snow stuck quickly to already weighed down trees and power lines, prompting widespread tree damage, particularly to pine trees or any trees with lingering foliage, and numerous power outages. During its peak, there were over 90,000 power outages reported in Ohio, mostly in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties. Some locations did not have power for one week in early December. There were no known injuries or fatalities in Ohio due to the winter storm.

November 15, 2020

On Sunday, November 15th, a very potent surface low moved northeast across the Great Lakes region. A cold front initially over Indiana produced a line of isolated to scattered showers, which quickly congealed into a fully developed line of thunderstorms as it progressed eastward toward and then through northern Ohio. The result was widespread, damaging wind gusts with the line of thunderstorms, and for several hours after the thunderstorms' passage. The strong surface wind gusts in the wake of the thunderstorms were the result of a tight surface pressure gradient and rapid surface pressure rises behind the cold front. Observed gusts of 60 mph+ were common. Damage was widespread to trees, power poles, roofs, and other miscellaneous items. There were also widespread power outages, with over 150k people losing power for a time.

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Nov 15, 2022

‘We test every single machine:’ Q&A with Cuyahoga Elections Director Anthony Perlatti stresses protections in wake of fraud conspiracies - cleveland.com

Perlatti spoke with cleveland.com about election safeguards, the challenging political climate and other things he wants voters to know

Nov 5, 2022

Over 5,000 without power in the Euclid, Chardon Area, cause is being determined.

According to First Energy's website, approximately 5,166 residents in the Euclid and Chardon areas are without power.

Nov 5, 2022

We’re all in the eye of the storm: Raquel Santiago - cleveland.com

What we learn from each other as we deal with these catastrophes, here, and around the world, could help us better prepare for these climatic monsters. It could also hold the key to our resilience, writes guest columnist Raquel Santiago, a writer who lives in Euclid and this summer, was a fellow for Literary Cleveland.

Oct 21, 2022

Oberlin officials plan hours-long citywide power outage on October 30 Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Officials in Oberlin advised residents that there will be a citywide power outage scheduled for early-morning hours on Sunday, Oct. 30.

Oct 18, 2022

Separate water main breaks on busy Parma thoroughfares challenge motorists - cleveland.com

Water main breaks were the culprit over the last few weeks in Parma, where streets were flooded and traffic diverted.

Sep 26, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls city-wide transmission grid equipment updates Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

Residents in Cuyahoga Falls may see some issues with power outages through part of Sunday morning.

Sep 24, 2022

The Illuminating Company Completes $3 Million Tree-Trimming Project to Help Minimize Weather-Related Power Outages in Cleveland

/PRNewswire/ -- The Illuminating Company, a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary, has completed a complex $3 million tree-trimming project along nearly 100...

Sep 14, 2022

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We have No power or internet at 1801 Lakeshore Drive, Cleveland, WI. all day and still not restored. Jan 12, 2024-Jan 13, 2024

Dr. Abbasi | January 12, 2024  

12/1/20 Power outage since 2:30am Cleveland Ohio 44105

Mrs P | December 01, 2020  

We have had numerous brief outages this weekend of Oct 30, 31 And Nov 1 with Cleveland Utilities over on 13th St SE in Cleveland TN 37311.

Sheri Riley | November 01, 2020  

Trees down and on power lines, Chambers Rd & Tom Bell Rd. All out on Cameron Rd. & Cameron Pt. All are on well & septic.

Susan | October 30, 2020  

What's going on? Twice in a row!!??!! Crazy!

Dawn M | October 12, 2020  

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Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

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Cleveland, Ohio

City Cleveland
County Cuyahoga
State Ohio (OH)
Country United States
Zip Codes 44101, 44102, 44103, 44104, 44105, 44106, 44108, 44109, 44110, 44111

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